The crème de la crème of Native American artists and their art will be showcased this weekend (November 9 and 10) at the Autry Museum American Indian Marketplace in Griffith Park https://theautry.org/events/signature-programs/american-indian-arts-marketplace/artist-list . The annual event hosts 200 artists from over 40 Native Nations throughout the US (even includes some from Canada and Mexico). It’s a dazzling display across the arts spectrum, in both traditional and non-traditional styles. Whether you are a novice or advanced collector, this is the place to go. The Autry annual Native American art market sits alongside the very top art markets including the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Red Earth in OKC, and Santa Fe. This is where you will see up and coming artists (when you can still afford to buy a piece), as well as the established artists who create internationally known, museum quality pieces. My favorite artist, Ellouise Padilla, showcases her stone inlay mastery and innovative designs. It’s an event appropriate for children too (activities, traditional music & dancing) and a great way to learn more about our local history. Food and beverage is available. A side note on the California tribes: in 1958 Congress passed the Rancheria Act which terminated federal supervision and Indian status for 41 California Rancherias and these tribes lost their acknowledgement of tribal status. Subsequently via judicial settlements over 27 Rancherias have status restored. If you want to learn more about our California tribes, click here: http://www.native-languages.org/california.htm
Ellouise Padilla (left), jewelry artist from the Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM.